George McCauley shapes these varied life experiences into clay forms that are assembled as wholly personal and re- vealing sculpture. Prior to studying art, his vocational positions included carpenter, concrete inspector, waiter and chef, mechanic, horse trainer and aluminum-siding salesman. Like many of his contemporaries, McCauley was drawn to clay after his initial introduction, a classic case of the “love at first touch” syndrome. Ron Meyers at the University of Georgia, was a significant role model. At the University of South Carolina, Meyers fostered an environment of experimental freedom, instilling in McCauley a sense of discovery and excitement for the medium. The work.
